Radeon X1600 XT
AMD
G3D Mark
116
MSRP
$199
AVG Price
$15
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon X1600 XT is positioned at rank #345 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600 XT
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon X1600 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon X1600 XT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1600 XT scores 116 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 21), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 23.04 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2250 MHz from a base of 1825 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 116 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 21 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 5120 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 320 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 128 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2250 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1825 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 23.04 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 720.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 26,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #35 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon X1600 XT is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon X1600 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 XT draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $199), the Radeon X1600 XT delivers 8 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #345 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #35 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $15 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #345 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #35 |
| Release Date | October 28 2020 |
| Release Year | 2020 |
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